CVE-2026-65359: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-65359 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user may cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to an out-of-bounds read. The issue has been fixed with improved bounds checking in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and other Apple operating systems. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory. The flaw was addressed by improving bounds checking. The fix is included in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
A local user exploiting this vulnerability could cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or gain unauthorized read access to kernel memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, as well as other Apple operating systems listed. Users and administrators should update to these fixed versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-65359: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-65359 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user may cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to an out-of-bounds read. The issue has been fixed with improved bounds checking in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and other Apple operating systems. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory. The flaw was addressed by improving bounds checking. The fix is included in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
A local user exploiting this vulnerability could cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or gain unauthorized read access to kernel memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, as well as other Apple operating systems listed. Users and administrators should update to these fixed versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:06.182Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f955bf5e2cf59d2497
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:26:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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